The UK government is overhauling its standards regime by establishing a new independent Ethics and Integrity Commission, fulfilling a key Labour manifesto promise.
Ministers who breach conduct rules or serve less than six months will lose their severance pay, ending the so-called 'golden goodbyes' that have cost taxpayers millions. The existing post-ministerial jobs watchdog, Acoba, will be abolished and replaced with stricter enforcement, including financial penalties for those who break lobbying rules. The reforms aim to restore public trust and accountability in government after years of criticism over lax standards and revolving-door politics.
While the changes have been welcomed by transparency advocates, some argue that even stronger, legally-backed rules are still needed.
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